Sony Reader PRS-T1BC, Reader PRS-T1 User Manual

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PRS-T1

User Guide

Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your Reader™.

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Getting started

Welcome!

About your Reader™ Reader Features and Functions

Wireless Connectivity

Join a Wi-Fi® Network

Battery

Charging the Reader Maximizing Battery Life

Turning the Power On/Off

Parts and Controls

Overview Buttons microSD Card Slot

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Basic Operations

[Home] Screen

Applications and the [Home] Screen Touchscreen Operations On-Screen Keyboard

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Adding/Getting Content

Adding Content

Buying Books and Periodicals Adding Content

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Reader™ User Guide

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Browsing Content Lists

Content Lists

Browsing Content List Pages Browsing in Thumbnail View and List View Using the Page Jump Panel in Content List Pages Finding Content with a Keyword Tools Using (Menu) Items

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Reading

Reading Books

Opening a Book Page Navigation Appearance Annotations Using the Dictionary Finding Pages with a Keyword Changing Book Page Settings Using (Menu) Items

Reading Periodicals

Opening a Periodical Issue Page Navigation

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Organizing

Organizing Your Content

Deleting a Single Item Deleting Multiple Items at Once Protecting a Single Item Protecting Multiple Items at Once

Using Collections

Creating a Collection Adding Items to a Collection Removing Items from a Collection Renaming a Collection Deleting a Collection Using (Menu) Items

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Deleting Pictures

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Other Applications

Google Books

Downloading Public Domain Books from Google Books*

Public Libraries

Borrowing Books from Public Libraries

Web Browsing

Browsing the Web Browsing Tools Downloads Multiple Windows Bookmarks and History Browser Settings Using (Menu) Items

Purchased Content

All Notes

Finding Annotations Across All Books and Periodicals

Dictionary

Using the Dictionary Changing the Dictionary Listing Previously Looked-up Words Using (Menu) Items

Handwriting

Creating a Drawing Editing an Existing Drawing Deleting/Protecting a Drawing Capturing a Screenshot Using (Menu) Items

Text Memo

Creating a Text Memo Editing an Existing Memo Deleting/Protecting a Memo Using (Menu) Items

Pictures

Viewing Pictures Changing the Orientation Zooming in on a Picture Viewing Pictures in a Slideshow

Using (Menu) Items

Audio

Enjoying Audio Using (Menu) Items

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Settings

Changing the Settings

Changing the Settings General Settings Wireless Network Settings Application Preferences Date and Time Settings System Management Initialization About Device Shutdown

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Other Information

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Tips Support PC Web Site Reader Device Wireless Connectivity Reading Books and Periodicals Playing Audio Files Viewing Pictures Connecting to your Computer microSD Card

Precautions

Safety Information Applications on the Reader About Pre-installed Sample Content Reader Disposal Reference Additional Information for Customers in the US/Canada Additional Information for Customers Outside the US/Canada Notes on microSD Cards

Legal Notice

Appendix

Specifications Supported File Types System Requirements

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Getting started

Welcome!

About your Reader™ Reader Features and Functions

Wireless Connectivity

Join a Wi-Fi® Network

Battery

Charging the Reader Maximizing Battery Life

Turning the Power On/Off

Parts and Controls

Overview Buttons microSD Card Slot

Basic Operations

[Home] Screen

Applications and the [Home] Screen Touchscreen Operations On-Screen Keyboard

Adding/Getting Content

Adding Content

Buying Books and Periodicals Adding Content

Browsing Content Lists

Content Lists

Browsing Content List Pages Browsing in Thumbnail View and List View Using the Page Jump Panel in Content List Pages Finding Content with a Keyword

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Tools

Using (Menu) Items

Reading

Reading Books

Opening a Book Page Navigation Appearance Annotations Using the Dictionary Finding Pages with a Keyword Changing Book Page Settings Using (Menu) Items

Reading Periodicals

Opening a Periodical Issue Page Navigation

Organizing

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Organizing Your Content

Deleting a Single Item Deleting Multiple Items at Once Protecting a Single Item Protecting Multiple Items at Once

Using Collections

Creating a Collection Adding Items to a Collection Removing Items from a Collection Renaming a Collection Deleting a Collection Using (Menu) Items

Other Applications

Google Books

Downloading Public Domain Books from Google Books*

Public Libraries

Borrowing Books from Public Libraries

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Web Browsing

Browsing the Web Browsing Tools Downloads Multiple Windows Bookmarks and History

Browser Settings

Using (Menu) Items

Purchased Content

All Notes

Finding Annotations Across All Books and Periodicals

Dictionary

Using the Dictionary Changing the Dictionary Listing Previously Looked-up Words Using (Menu) Items

Handwriting

Creating a Drawing Editing an Existing Drawing Deleting/Protecting a Drawing Capturing a Screenshot Using (Menu) Items

Text Memo

Creating a Text Memo Editing an Existing Memo Deleting/Protecting a Memo Using (Menu) Items

Pictures

Viewing Pictures Changing the Orientation Zooming in on a Picture Viewing Pictures in a Slideshow Deleting Pictures Using (Menu) Items

Audio

Enjoying Audio Using (Menu) Items

Settings

Changing the Settings

Changing the Settings General Settings Wireless Network Settings Application Preferences Date and Time Settings System Management Initialization About Device Shutdown

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Other Information

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Tips Support PC Web Site Reader Device Wireless Connectivity Reading Books and Periodicals Playing Audio Files Viewing Pictures Connecting to your Computer microSD Card

Precautions

Legal Notice

Appendix

Specifications Supported File Types System Requirements

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About your Reader™

Enjoy the most natural and intuitive reading experience Sony has to offer. This is e-reading.

Unplug and unwind. Wi-Fi your Reader™. Superior touchscreen. Bookmark, highlight and take notes on the high-contrast e-paper screen. Read clearly under direct sunlight. Zoom. Easily adjust the font size, or zoom into images for a closer look. Dictionary and Wikipedia learn more from the Wikipedia Web site.

You can also:

Personalize the standby screen with either your favorite pictures or the cover of the last-read book. Create your own collections and organize your books by bestsellers, favorites, genre and more.

About this guide

Please read the Quick Start Guide and Important Product Information in this package to help you get started. This User Guide describes key features of your Reader. You can also find this guide in [Books] on your Reader. You can find the User Guide in your language at the support PC Web site.

USA:

http://www.sony.com/readersupport

Canada:

http://www.sony.ca/readersupport

Europe:

http://support.sony-europe.com/eBook/PRS

Australia:

http://www.sony.com.au/support

New Zealand:

http://www.sony.co.nz/support

functionality lets you download books and periodicals directly via

. Simply tap and hold a word to look up its definition, translate it or

Note

Screenshots in the User Guide may depict screens different from your Reader.

Searching for a specific topic in this User Guide

Use the [Table of Contents] feature of your Reader to search for topics, and then tap a topic to jump to it.

While viewing this User Guide on your Reader, press the Page] You can also tap the page number at the bottom of the screen

[Table of Contents] to view the Table of Contents.

(Menu) button tap [Navigate

tap [Table of Contents].

Jumping to a linked section in this User Guide

Tap the link to a chapter or section indicated with a highlight to open the page. To return to the page you were previously viewing, while viewing a book or periodical, tap

after tapping a link.

Changing the font size

You can adjust the font size to improve legibility. See Details.

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Change the page view mode Details

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Reader Features and Functions

Shopping for books at Reader™ Store

Visit Reader Store and find books that you are interested in from a large variety of titles and genres. The [Reader Store] application may be found on the [Home] screen. The initial setup of the country/region of the Reader will determine if Reader Store is available in your area. See

Details.

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Transferring content from your computer

To enjoy books, music and pictures on the Reader, use the supplied Reader software to transfer them from your computer to the Reader. See Details. You can also use the Reader software to backup and manage the content on the Reader.

Useful features

Wi -Fi network access Details

Access Reader Store Details Access Google Books Details Wikipedia Details Use the Web browser for internet access Details

Check purchased content Details

Check out books from public libraries for reading on the Reader Details

Annotation Details

Add bookmarks Details Highlight words Details Handwrite notes on a page Details

Resize

Adjust font size Details

Zoom in Details Adjust content view Details Search

Find notes Details Find pages with a keyword Details Search content via keyword Details

Jump to pages Details Dictionary Details

Look up words while reading Details Look up words in a dictionary Details List previously looked-up words Details

Read periodicals Details Collections Details Supplementary applications

Handwriting Details Text memo Details Picture viewer Details Audio player Details

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Join a Wi-Fi® Network

To shop at Reader Store or connect to the internet wirelessly, set up a wireless (Wi-Fi®) internet connection with the following steps.

Preparing to set up a Wi -Fi connection

Before connecting to an access point, turn on [Wi-Fi] on the Reader.

1. Press the Settings].

(Home) button tap [Settings] [Wireless Network

2. Confirm that there is a check in the box to the right of [Wi-Fi]. A check indicates that [Wi-Fi] is turned on. Wi-Fi is turned on by default. Alternatively, you can tap the status bar [Wi-Fi].

Tip

Turn off [Wi-Fi] when it is not in use in order to extend the battery life of the Reader. If you do not perform any wireless operations for more than 5 minutes, the wireless feature automatically enters standby mode. See Details.

Wi -Fi status icons

The following icons in the status bar indicate the status of the Wi-Fi connection.

Icon Status

Wi-Fi is activated. The number of bars indicates the Wi-Fi signal strength.

The Wi-Fi network feature of the Reader is in standby mode. See Details.

There is no Wi-Fi access point. In this state, you cannot access Reader Store.

The [Wi-Fi] setting is turned off.

Choosing a connection type

Depending on your Wi-Fi environment, connect to an access point via one of the following methods. The following questions will determine the most suitable case for setting the Reader’s Wi-Fi network connection.

Internet

*WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Case A

A WPS-compatible Wi-Fi router with WPS button Details

Case B

A WPS-compatible Wi-Fi router with PIN input Details

Case C

Connecting to a Wi-Fi router without WPS support Details

Case D

Connecting to an available Wi-Fi network Details

Manual setup

Set up a Wi-Fi network connection manually; connect to an access point for which the SSID is set to be invisible. See Details.

Case A: A WPS-compatible Wi-Fi router with WPS button

The Reader is compatible with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), which lets you easily make a Wi-Fi connection using the “WPS” or “Connect” button on your WPS-compatible Wi-Fi router. Make sure to turn on [Wi-Fi] and tap [Wi-Fi Settings] on the [Wireless Network Settings] screen. Alternatively, you can turn on [Wi-Fi] by tapping the status bar and tapping [Wi-Fi Settings].

1. Tap [WPS Push-Button Configuration]

[Start ].

2. On your Wi-Fi router, press the “WPS” or “Connect” button within 2 minutes.* The Reader automatically attempts to establish a Wi-Fi connection.

* The name of the button on your Wi-Fi router may vary.

“WPS” or “Connect” button

3. After the Reader screen shows the setup completion, tap [OK].

The wireless connection status is displayed in the status bar. See Details.

For more technical notes, see Details.

Case B: A WPS-compatible Wi-Fi router with PIN input

If your WPS-compatible Wi-Fi router does not support push-button configuration, connect by using a PIN (Personal Identification Number). Make sure to turn on [Wi-Fi] and tap [Wi-Fi Settings] on the [Wireless Network Settings] screen. Alternatively, you can turn on [Wi-Fi] by tapping the status bar and tapping [Wi-Fi Settings].

1. Tap [Add Wi-Fi Network]

[WPS PIN Method] [Start ].

A PIN will be shown on the screen of the Reader. Enter the PIN into your Wi-Fi router. Refer to your Wi-Fi router’s instruction manual for further details.

2. After entering the PIN, tap [OK] on the Reader. Your Wi-Fi router’s SSID (Service Set Identifier) is displayed in the [Wi-Fi Networks] list on the [Wi-Fi Settings] screen.

3. Tap your Wi-Fi router’s SSID The Reader connects to the wireless network.

The wireless connection status is displayed in the status bar. See Details.

For more technical notes, see Details.

[Connect].

Case C: Connecting to a Wi-Fi router without WPS support

Make sure to turn on [Wi-Fi] and tap [Wi-Fi Settings] on the [Wireless Network Settings] screen. Alternatively, you can turn on [Wi-Fi] by tapping the status bar and tapping [Wi-Fi Settings].

1. Tap [Scan]. The available access points are listed under [Wi-Fi Networks].

Item Description

Network SSID Security type Page indicator Page turn icon Wi-Fi is activated and the Reader detects an unsecured network.

Wi-Fi is activated and the Reader detects a secured network. The Wi-Fi router to which you want to connect requires a password. A password may also be called a WEP key/WPA key/encryption key/network key, etc.

2. Tap your Wi-Fi router’s SSID (Service Set Identifier) in the [Wi-Fi Networks] list. For details on determining your Wi-Fi router’s SSID, refer to your Wi-Fi router’s instruction manual.

3. If prompted for a password, tap the input area and type in the password using the on-screen keyboard.

4. Tap [Connect]. The Reader connects to the Wi-Fi network. The wireless connection status is displayed in the status bar. See Details.

For more technical notes, see Details.

Case D: Connecting to an available Wi-Fi network

Some public wireless access points, or “hotspots”, are open and you can simply connect to them. Make sure to turn on [Wi-Fi] and tap [Wi-Fi Settings] on the [Wireless Network Settings] screen. Alternatively, you can turn on [Wi-Fi] by tapping the status bar and tapping [Wi-Fi Settings].

1. Tap [Scan]. The available access points are listed under [Wi-Fi Networks].

Item Description

Network SSID Security type Page indicator Page turn icon Wi-Fi is activated and the Reader detects an unsecured network.

2. Tap your Wi-Fi router’s SSID (Service Set Identifier) in the [Wi-Fi Networks] list.

3. If prompted for a password, tap the input area and type in the password using the on-screen

keyboard.

4. Tap [Connect]. The wireless connection status is displayed in the status bar.

5. The [Browser] application may start automatically to connect to a public access point. Otherwise, start the [Browser] application manually; press the

[Browser].

(Home) button, tap

6. The browser screen may show further information about completing the connection. Follow any instruction(s) where applicable.

For more technical notes, see Details.

Manually setting a Wi-Fi connection

You can set up a Wi-Fi network connection manually by inputting the required information for connection. Make sure to turn on [Wi-Fi] and tap [Wi-Fi Settings] on the [Wireless Network Settings] screen. Alternatively, you can turn on [Wi-Fi] by tapping the status bar and tapping [WiFi Settings].

1. Tap [Add Wi-Fi Network].

2. Tap [Manual Registration].

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3. Tap the [SSID] input area and type in using the on-screen keyboard.

4. Tap the [Security Method] menu (the default value is [Open]), and then tap the supported

security type.

5. Tap the [Password] input area and type in your password using the on-screen keyboard, and then tap [OK] [Save].

6. Tap the saved network SSID in the [Wi-Fi Networks] list on the [Wi-Fi Settings] screen.

7. If prompted for a password, tap the input area and type in the password using the on-screen

keyboard.

8. Tap [Connect]. The Reader connects to the Wi-Fi network. The Wi-Fi connection status is displayed in the status bar. See Details.

For more technical notes, see Details.

General notes on Wi-Fi connectivity

Tap and hold a network SSID in the [Wi-Fi Networks] list to display the access point’s status and related information. Before connecting to a wireless network, check all requirements, user name and/or password details with the internet/Wi-Fi service provider. You can configure up to 20 Wi-Fi network connections. The Reader does not support certain custom Wi-Fi network security systems. For details, contact the internet/Wi-Fi service provider. If you edit the password of a Wi-Fi network to which you are currently connected, the Reader will attempt to reconnect to the Wi-Fi network using the new password.

To use a static IP address, press the Settings] administrator, as the Wi-Fi network connection may not be established correctly.

If an access point’s SSID (Service Set Identifier) is private, enter Wi-Fi connection information manually. The access point may filter access by MAC address. Check the MAC address by pressing the

(Home) button tap [Settings] [About] [Device Information],

then register the MAC address with the access point to establish a Wi-Fi connection. When you are connected to a Wi-Fi network, you can also display speed, security and other

Wi-Fi network details by pressing the in the [Wi-Fi Settings] screen. An access point, once configured, can be connected to again simply by tapping it in the [Wi-Fi Networks] list and tapping [Connect].

tap [Use Static IP]. Do not change this setting unless instructed to by a network

(Menu) button tap [Advanced] in the [Wi-Fi

(Menu) button and tapping [Connection Information]

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Charging the Reader

The charge/battery status icon at the right side of the status bar shows the battery level. See

Details.

If it is low, choose one of the methods in the following sections to charge the Reader.

USB connector Charge/Busy indicator

Charging via your computer

1. Power on your computer.

2. Connect the Reader to your computer with the supplied USB cable.

Wait until the [USB connected] screen is displayed on the Reader.

Method Description

You can install the Reader software, or transfer files from your computer to the Reader while charging. The Reader cannot be operated. After the USB storage screen is displayed on the Reader, it is detected on your

Data transfer mode

Charging mode

Note

Your computer must be turned on to charge the Reader. The Reader will not be charged if your computer enters sleep mode or standby mode. Keep your computer turned on with a stable and continuous power supply while charging the Reader.

The charging. If you turn off the Reader by tapping [Settings] [Device Shutdown] while in charging

mode, the Reader will stop charging.

computer, and the “READER” and “SETTING” drives appear on your computer. When the

When charging is complete, disconnect the USB cable from the Reader and your computer. After a short time, the [Home] screen will appear.

* This icon is only displayed when the Reader is in data transfer mode.

Press the (Home) button. The [Home] screen appears. When the icon turns into the icon, charging is complete.

In this mode, the Reader is not detected by your computer. When charging is complete, disconnect the USB cable from the Reader and your computer.

(Power) button cannot be used when the Reader is connected to your computer and

icon* turns into the icon, charging is complete.

Tip

You can also charge the Reader using the AC Adapter (PRSA-AC10/PRSA-AC1A, sold separately). This method of charging will take approximately 2 hours to fully charge the battery. To change from charge mode to data transfer mode, tap the status bar to display the notification window

tap [USB connected].

Battery status indicator

The battery status indicator shows the charging status or approximate remaining charge of the battery.

Icon Description

Four bars indicate a fully charged or almost-fully charged battery. The number of bars decreases with the battery’s charge. Zero bars indicate that the battery has almost no remaining charge.

The battery is fully charged. The battery is charging.

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Maximizing Battery Life

There are many ways to conserve battery power. To extend battery life:

If you have no plans to use the Reader, completely power off the Reader. Do not leave the Reader with the battery depleted for a prolonged period of time. Battery capacity may be affected. Use and store the Reader at room temperature, or within the recommended temperature range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). Turn off Wi-Fi when no wireless communication is necessary.

Power -consuming operations

The following may require more power than normal reading operations.

Wi-Fi communications Constantly updating the [Wi-Fi Networks] list Displaying graphic-intensive books, periodicals, files or Web sites Playing audio Displaying a slideshow with a short interval setting Using a microSD card Frequent insertion and removal of a microSD card Having a large volume of content stored on a microSD card Annotations, keyword searches and dictionary searches

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Turning the Power On/Off

(Power) button

Charge/Busy indicator

Turning on the power

1. Press the (Power) button.

If the battery is completely depleted, power will not be supplied to the you may not be able to turn on the Reader. In this case, the Charge/Busy indicator may blink red 3 times. Connect the Reader to your computer via the supplied USB cable; the Reader will automatically turn on approximately 5 minutes later. Wait until the Reader turns on before trying to operate it.

Shutting down/turning off the power completely

(Power) button, and

1. Press and hold the (Power) button for about 3 seconds.

2. Tap [Yes] to turn off the Reader.

Completely turning off the Reader can preserve battery power longer than sleep mode when you are not using the Reader for a prolonged period of time.

The same operation can be done via [Settings].

1. Press the (Home) button tap [Settings] [Device Shutdown] [Yes].

Sleep mode

To save battery life and prevent unintentional operation of the touchscreen, set the Reader to sleep mode by pressing the

personalize the standby screen. See Details. To wake the Reader, press the (Power) button again.

(Power) button. The standby screen appears. You can

Automatic power-saving modes

The Reader will enter sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity. After 3 days in sleep mode, the Reader will shut down/power off automatically. The automatic power-saving modes cannot be turned off.

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Overview

This section describes the features and controls of the Reader.

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Touchscreen

(Menu) button (Back) button

(Home) button

< > (Page turn) buttons

Charge/Busy indicator

(Power) button

Headphone jack

Micro USB connector RESET button microSD card slot

Supplied accessories

USB cable × 1 Stylus × 1 Use the stylus for drawing and tapping on the touchscreen.

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Buttons

(Power)

Turns the Reader on/off, and sets it to sleep mode. See Details.

< > (Page turn)

When reading a book or periodical: Press either button to turn the page back or forward, respectively. Press and hold either button to turn pages continuously. When using the Web browser: Press either button to scroll the page up or down, respectively.

(Home)

Displays the first page of the [Home] screen.

(Back)

Returns to the previous screen, or returns to the content list from a book. Also closes the onscreen keyboard or a dialog box/navigation bar/tool bar.

(Menu)

Displays the available option items.

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microSD Card Slot

The microSD card slot is located on the lower-right side of the back of the Reader. Hold the microSD card with the contacts facing down and the arrow pointing toward the microSD card slot, and then insert it until it clicks into place. The access indicator lights up in orange while the Reader is accessing the microSD card. Close the slot cover when using a microSD card. You can format the microSD card if necessary. See Details.

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Applications and the [Home] Screen

Press the (Home) button to display the [Home] screen. The [Home] screen has the following applications. Applications appear on the first and second page of the [Home] screen. The displayed icons may vary depending on the country/region setting.

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Status bar Last read book/periodical Newly added books Applications Navigate to the second page of the [Home] screen

Tip

The most recent book/periodical that you opened is shown under [Continue Reading] on the first page of the [Home] screen. Tap it to continue reading where you previously left off. The three most recent books that have been added to the Reader are displayed under [Recently Added] on the first page of the [Home] screen. Tap one to start reading it.

Application Description

[Books]

[Reader Store]*

[Periodicals]*

Lists all the books/transferred content in the Reader and, if inserted, the microSD card. See Details.

Enters Reader Store. You can find featured titles, bestsellers, new arrivals and more. See Details.

Lists all the periodicals in the Reader and, if inserted, the microSD card. See

Details.

[Collections] Lists preset and user-created collections. See Details. [Public

Library]* [Google

Books]* [Browser] Launches the Web browser. See Details. [Purchased

Content]* [All Notes]

[Dictionary] Allows you to look up a word in the dictionary. See Details. [Handwriting] Allows you to use a drawing pad for drawing. See Details. [Text Memo] Allows you to use a notepad for typing memos. See Details. [Pictures] Shows pictures in the Reader and, if inserted, the microSD card. See Details.

[Audio]

[Settings] Displays the items for setting the Reader. See Details.

* The availability of these applications varies depending on the country/region setting.

Helps you find public libraries where you can borrow books for the Reader. See Details.

Takes you to Google Books. See Details.

Takes you to [My Account] at Reader Store for downloading your purchased books and periodicals. See Details.

Lists the bookmarks/annotations made on the books and periodicals. See

Details.

Lists and plays the albums and songs that you have in the Reader. See

Details.

Status bar

The status bar shows the current status of the Reader, such as Wi-Fi status, the battery level and the status of downloading files from Reader Store. The following items are displayed in the status bar.

Icon Indication

Connected via the USB cable.

Connecting to a network.

A download is in progress. When multiple downloads are in progress, the number of downloads is displayed next to this icon.

A download has completed.

If downloading fails, the (Fail) icon is displayed. The icon disappears when you open the notification window and tap [Clear], or when you tap the downloaded items in the [Notification] list.

An audio track is currently being played.

Updating database.

Wi-Fi network signal strength. See Details.

Current battery level. See Details.

Note

Depending on the situation, not all icons will be displayed at once.

Tip

When you press the left side of the status bar for approximately 5 seconds.

(Menu) button from the [Home] screen, the time is displayed at the

Notification window

Tapping on the status bar reveals the notification window, which contains network-related items and other current operations.

Item Description

Turn [Wi-Fi] on/off. See Details. Go to the [Wi-Fi Settings] screen. See Details. Displays the status of items that are downloading from Reader Store or the Web.

Displayed when an audio track is currently playing. Tap to jump to the audio player. See

Details.

Enter data transfer mode. See Details. Item for which downloading has completed. Tap to open the item.

Displayed when notifications are displayed. Tap to clear the notification list. The (Download complete) icon also disappears from the status bar.

Depending on the status of the Reader, other items may also appear in the notification window. Press the (Menu) button to close the notification window.

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Touchscreen Operations

The touchscreen recognizes the following gestures. You can also use the supplied stylus for more precise touchscreen operation. Operation with the stylus makes it easier to select small items or specific areas of text.

Tap

Tap an icon, a button or a menu item and raise your finger quickly to select or perform an action.

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Tap and hold

Tap and hold your finger to select a word and display a pop-up menu for further operations.

Tap, hold and drag

Touch and hold your finger to the display and drag your finger; you can select a group of text and display a pop-up menu for further operations.

Swipe

Slide your finger gently and swiftly on the touchscreen to turn the page; you can turn the page forward by swiping to the left, or backward by swiping to the right. You can also navigate pages of content lists.

Swipe and hold

To turn multiple pages continuously, swipe and hold your finger on the screen. Release your finger to stop.

Pinch

Pinch your fingers in or out to zoom in or out of the current page or image.

Note

To exit zoom mode, press the

(Back) button.

Drag

Touch and drag your finger to reposition a zoomed-in page or image. The page or image is

repositioned after you release your finger.

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On-Screen Keyboard

The on-screen keyboard is used when you need to type. If the keyboard does not automatically appear, tap the input area on the screen.

On- screen keyboard layout

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Input area Keyboard history Current word input box Shift key/[ALT] [?123]/[ABC] Space

(Search icon)/ (Line feed icon)/[Go]

Backspace

To Do this

Input text Tap the input area. Delete a character Finish typing Tap [Go]/[Done].

Insert line feed Tap the

Tap

is available.

key. The key is enabled only when multi-line input

Switch the

keyboard type

Tap [?123] to display the symbol keyboard. Tap [ALT] to switch to

additional characters. Tap [ABC] to return to the alphabetical keys.

Capitalize a single

Tap

. Tap and hold to activate caps lock. To cancel, tap

letter

again.

Enter a space Tap the space key.

A list of words you registered to the keyboard history* displayed next to Enter a previously registered word

the current word input box. Tap the desired word to enter it.

Tap and hold the current word input box to register the word in it to the

keyboard history. (The word must consist of at least 3 letters.) Move the cursor in

the input area

Tap the location to which you want to move the cursor.

Tap and hold a key and choose one from the keys. Type extended

characters

* To clear the keyboard history, press the (Home) button tap [Settings]

[Initialization] [Clear Keyboard History].

Note

The available types of keyboards and input methods differ depending on the application.

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Buying Books and Periodicals

Getting books and periodicals at Reader Store*

* Available in certain countries/regions only.

Download new releases and bestsellers at Reader Store. Purchased content will be downloaded to the Reader directory.

1. Configure Wi-Fi settings of the Reader to access Reader Store. See Details.

2. Press the

Tip

Magazines or newspapers that you are subscribed to are not automatically downloaded to the Reader.

Creating a Reader Store account

In order to purchase and download books or periodicals, you need to create an account at Reader Store. Tap the input area and enter your information using the on-screen keyboard. The Reader will then be associated with your account at Reader Store.

(Home) button tap [Reader Store].

Buying books and periodicals

The Reader supports purchases and downloads from Reader Store. For your convenience, you can access Reader Store via the [Reader Store] application to begin building your own set of content.

1. Sign in to your account. If you do not have an account, create one by following Reader Store instructions. If you already have a Reader Store account, sign in via your e-mail address and password. If you already have an Adobe account and use a different e-mail address or password for Reader Store and your Adobe account, the screen for entering your Adobe ID (e-mail address) and password is displayed.

2. Select or search for the title you wish to purchase. Follow Reader Store instructions to complete your purchase. The Reader will begin downloading the title shortly after you complete the checkout process. You can check content that you have purchased from Reader Store via [Purchased Content]. See Details.

Navigating Reader Store

To return to the previous page of Reader Store, press the (Back) button. (The < > (Page turn) buttons and the zoom in function are disabled.)

Pressing the

(Menu) button allows you to display the options items for navigation.

Navigation

Description

method

[Store Home] Go to the top page of Reader Store. [My Account] View your purchase history and re-download purchased content.

[Refresh / Stop]

[Forward] Advances to a previously viewed page. [Continue

Reading] [More] Displays more option items. [Help and

Support] [Legal

Information]

Updates the content displayed on the Reader Store page, or stops loading the page.

Closes the [Reader Store] application and returns to the last read page of your last read book.

Jumps to the FAQ page of Reader Store.

Displays legal information about Reader Store.

Checking downloaded content

When downloading content from Reader Store, you can check the download progress in the status bar and by tapping it to display the notification window. See Details. When you exit Reader Store, your three most recent purchases are displayed under [Recently Added] on the first page of the [Home] screen. You can check all purchased content in the [Books] or [Collections] applications. When you are subscribing to newspapers and magazines, all content is stored in the [Periodicals] application. You can directly access content that you have purchased by going to [My Account] at Reader Store by using the [Purchased Content] application. See Details.

Accessing Reader Store from your computer

In addition to shopping at Reader Store from your computer, you can transfer books from your computer to the Reader using the Reader software. Install either Reader™ for PC or Reader™ for Mac® by launching the corresponding installer on the Reader. See Details.

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Adding Content

Transferring content via the Reader software

You can use the Reader software to transfer books, audio and pictures to the Reader. You will need to install the Reader software and organize content on your computer in advance. You can also backup the contents on the Reader to the Reader software.

Installing Reader software

1. Turn on your computer, connect your computer to the internet, and then connect the Reader

to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Make sure you have administrator access to your computer.

2. Set the Reader to [Data Transfer Mode]. See Details.

3. To install on Windows computers:

From your computer, click on the “Start” menu XP users) To install on Mac computers:

When the Reader is connected to your Mac, the “SETTING” and “READER” drives will appear on the desktop. Double-click the “SETTING” drive

for Mac”.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of the Reader software. For details on purchasing content via Reader Store, transferring content to the Reader and syncing, refer to the [Help] menu of the Reader software.

5. When transfer is complete, click “Disconnect” on the Reader software, and then disconnect the USB cable from the Reader. After a short time, the [Home] screen will appear. Content will be sent to its corresponding application based on the file format of the content. Personal documents other than pictures and audio files will be sent to the [Books] application.

double-click the “SETTING” drive double-click “Setup Reader for PC”.

“Computer” (“My Computer” for Windows

double-click “Setup Reader

Tip

When you transfer data to the microSD card, insert the microSD card to the Reader in Step

2. For details on the system requirements for the Reader software, see Details. For details on supported file formats, see Details.

Transferring content via drag-and-drop

You can directly transfer content by drag-and-drop to your computer.

1. Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Make sure the Reader is in [Data Transfer Mode]. See Details.

2. For Windows users, click on the “Start” menu XP users “READER” drive.

For Mac users, double-click the “READER” drive, and then drag and drop your data onto the “READER” drive.

3. When transfer is complete, use the safely remove hardware function of your computer

double-click the “READER” drive, and then drag and drop your data onto the

“Computer” (“My Computer” for Windows

before disconnecting the USB cable from the Reader and your computer. After a short time,

the [Home] screen will appear. Content will be sent to its corresponding application based on the file format of the content. Personal documents other than pictures and audio files will be sent to the [Books] application.

Note

Content transferred via drag-and-drop may not be displayable on the Reader, or thumbnails of the content may not be properly displayed on the Reader. Sony recommends that you transfer data via the Reader software. Do not delete any system default folders created by the Reader on the “READER” drive, the “SETTING” drive or the microSD card. If you disconnect the USB cable while data is being transferred, data corruption may occur. To disconnect the Reader or the microSD card when the Reader is connected to your computer, make sure to use the safely remove hardware function of your computer, and then disconnect the USB cable. Do not format the Reader or your microSD card via your computer. If you have formatted the Reader or microSD card on your computer, the Reader may not be able to display transferred content. In this case, use the Reader’s [Format Memory] function to reformat the Reader and your microSD card. See Details.

Tip

When you transfer data to the microSD card, insert the microSD card to the Reader in Step 1, and drag-and-drop to the microSD (removable disk) drive in Step 2 above. For details on the system requirements for the Reader software, see Details. For details on supported file formats, see Details.

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Browsing Content List Pages

The Reader organizes content by content type and file format using applications. For example, books or your personal documents (such as PDF files or text files) are stored in the [Books] application, newspapers/magazines in the [Periodicals] application and pictures in the [Pictures] application, etc. Content list pages allow you to sort content, as well as search content on the Reader. The following instructions use the [Books] application as an example.

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Tool icons Details Status icons Page indicator Page navigation icon

Tip

Depending on the application, several tools are available for content list pages. See Details.

Status icons

Icon Description

The item is stored on the microSD card.

The item is protected from deletion. See Details.

The item has not been opened.*

The item has expired.* See Details.

The item expires in the given number of days.* See Details.

* This icon is displayed for books/periodicals only.

Navigation

Navigation method Description

Page indicator Display the page jump panel. See Details. Page navigation icon or the < (Previous) button View the previous page or item. Page navigation icon or the > (Next) button View the next page or item.

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Browsing in Thumbnail View and List View

Content can be displayed as individual thumbnails or in a list. The following instructions use the [Books] application as an example.

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Thumbnail view icon List view icon

1. Press the (Home) button tap [Books].

2. Tap

* Some applications only allow list view.

or .* displays thumbnails of content. displays a list of content.

Adjusting the title view

The titles of some books/periodicals may be cut off if they are too long. To avoid this, you can set the Reader to display titles across two lines instead of one line.

List view

1. Press the the

Titles are displayed on two lines.

To revert to the one-line view, repeat Step 1 and tap [Title (1 Line View)].

(Home) button tap [Books] or [Periodicals] (List view) press

(Menu) button tap [Title (2 Line View)].

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Using the Page Jump Panel in Content List Pages

Content list pages can be turned conveniently via the page jump panel.

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Page jump bar Page skip icon

To use the page jump bar

1. When viewing a content list page, tap the page indicator at the bottom of the screen.

2. Tap and slide the bar left or right to navigate back or forward.

Press the (Back) button to hide the page jump panel.

Skipping 10 pages at a time

When the page jump bar is displayed, tap << or >> (Page skip) to skip back 10 pages or skip forward 10 pages at a time.

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Finding Content with a Keyword

You can find a specific item quickly with a keyword search. You can locate a book or author of a book on the Reader via the [Books] application, or search for annotations via the [All Notes] application, etc. The following instructions use the [Books] application as an example.

Search icon

1. Press the

2. Tap

3. Input a search keyword and tap

The view shows only the items that satisfy the search criteria. To exit the search result view, press the

Note

Some applications do not support keyword searching. The available search target varies among content types.

(Home) button tap [Books].

; the keyword input area and the on-screen keyboard appear.

(Back) button.

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Tools

Below is a list of the tools available on each application’s content list page. Not all tools are available in each application.

Tool icon Description

Changes the view between the thumbnail view and the list view. See Details.

Changes the sort order.

Finds content with a keyword. See Details.

Creates a new collection.

Specifies the notes type to view in the list.

Creates a new drawing.

Creates a new memo.

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Using (Menu) Items

Below is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button on each application’s content list page. Not all options are available in each application.

Option Description

[Add to Collection] Adds one or more books to a collection. See Details. [Delete Books] Deletes one or more books from the Reader. See Details. [Protect Books] Protects one or more books from deletion. See Details. [Title (1 Line View)]/[Title (2 Line

View)] [Return Books] Shows how to return a public library eBook. See Details. [Delete Issues] Deletes one or more issues from the Reader. See Details. [Protect Issues] Protects one or more issues from deletion. See Details.

[Add Content]

[Remove Content]

[Rename Collection] Renames a collection. See Details. [Delete Notes] Deletes one or more notes. [Delete Memos] Deletes one or more text memos. See Details. [Protect Memos] Protects one or more text memos. See Details. [Delete Drawings] Deletes one or more drawings. See Details. [Protect Drawings] Protects one or more text memos/drawings. See Details. [Delete Pictures] Deletes one or more pictures. See Details. [Settings] Changes the slideshow interval. See Details. [Delete Audio] Deletes one or more audio tracks. See Details.

Displays the full title string without truncating it. See

Details.

Adds items to a collection that you have created. See

Details.

Removes items from a collection that you have created. See Details.

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Opening a Book

1. Press the (Home) button tap [Books].

The [Books] content list opens. See Details.

2. Tap a book. The book opens. You can also open a book by tapping and holding the book you want to open.

To navigate within a book, see Details.

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Page Navigation

There are several ways to navigate through books.

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Tap to add a bookmark Details Tap and hold to add a note

Draw a handwritten note Details Tap and hold to open option items Details Swipe the screen to turn the page Tap to open the page navigation panel.

Using the page navigation panel

Page indicator

1. Tap the page indicator, or press the (Menu) button tap [Navigate Page] to open the page navigation panel.

Using the paging bar

Paging bar Slider

Tap on a point on the paging bar to jump to a page that corresponds with that point. Tap and drag the slider.

To close the page navigation panel, press the

(Back) button.

Using [Table of Contents]

1. Tap [Table of Contents].

To return to the book page, press the (Back) button.

2. Tap to open the selected chapter or section.

Using [Enter Page #]

1. Tap [Enter Page #] to enter the page number with the on-screen numeric keyboard, and tap

[OK].

Jumping to viewed pages

1. Tap [Previous View].

The / (Page history) icons are displayed.

2. Tap page display history.

To cancel page history, press the

Tip

This is the same operation for when you tap on a highlighted link.

to go backward in the page display history. Tap to go forward in the

(Back) button.

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Appearance

Changing the orientation

You can view books or periodicals in either portrait or landscape mode.

1. When viewing a book or periodical, press the (Menu) button tap [More] [Orientation].

The screen orientation changes.

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Portrait mode Landscape mode

Note

The orientation can be changed for the [Books], [Periodicals], [Browser] and [Pictures] applications. Changing the orientation in one application does not affect the orientation setting of the other applications.

Changing the font and font size

You can change the font and font size to your preference.

1. When viewing a book or periodical, press the (Menu) button tap [Font]. The font bar is displayed.

2. To change the font size, tap on one of the font size icons. The book or periodical will be updated to apply the specified font size.

Press the

3. To change the font, tap [Original] and select from one of the fonts in the list.

(Back) button when done.

Press the (Back) button when done.

The book or periodical will be updated to apply the specified font and font size.

Note

The font size and font of some content with embedded fonts may not change. When you select other than the [Original] font, performance may be slightly lower when opening books or turning pages. When you select other than the [Original] font, boldface/italics/italicized boldface may not be displayed correctly.

Tip

You can change the default font for all content in the [Books] and [Periodicals] applications. See Details.

About PDF files

The Reader provides the ability to display most text-based PDF files in several font sizes. Documents are displayed in the default font position with their original layouts.

Due to the complex nature of PDF files, in certain situations when you change the font size, only text will appear. This is because some tables and graphics may be reformatted and altered during the reflow process. Also, in cases where PDF files are created using image data only, there is no text to reflow or resize. In these cases, if retaining the original layout of a PDF file is required, Sony recommends that you view the PDF file at its original font size.

To display the original layout

Note

If you modified the default font size with [Font Size Preference] under [Settings], return it to its original layout to view PDF files normally.

To view the document in a different size, use the zoom in function. When you view PDF files in other than their original layout, some functions such as

highlighting or searching may not work correctly.

Changing the page mode

You can change the page viewing style for PDF files. This is convenient for viewing pages with text arranged in columns. This mode remains active as you continue reading. The setting applies only to the currently open book.

1. When viewing a book or periodical, press the

[Page Mode].

The [Page Mode] screen appears.

2. Choose from one of the following options.

(Menu) button tap [Customize View]

Option Description

[Original] Set to the default view. [2-Column Split] Splits the page into two columns and two rows. [3-Column Split] Splits the page into three columns and two rows. [Fit Landscape Width] Displays the page fit to landscape view.

Note

In order to attach a handwritten note, the page mode needs to be restored to [Original].

Cropping a page

You can crop the page margins to create a wider viewing area. This is convenient for viewing pages that have large margins. This mode remains active as you continue reading. The setting applies only to the currently open book.

1. When viewing a book or periodical, press the

[Crop Page].

2. Choose from one of the following options.

Option Description

[Uncrop] Disables cropping.

Allows you to adjust the crop area manually by dragging arrows at the corners. Tap [Done] to set the area, or tap [Cancel] to cancel editing the crop area.

[Manual]

(Menu) button tap [Customize View]

[Auto] Automatically crops the margins of a document.

Adjusting the brightness and contrast

A page that is hard to read, such as a scanned or color-converted document, can be made more readable by adjusting the brightness and contrast. This mode remains active as you continue

reading. The setting applies only to the currently open book.

1. When viewing a book, press the (Menu) button tap [Customize View] [Adjust View].

2. Choose from one of the following options.

Option Description

[Original] Displays the page in the original quality. [Saturated]

Improves readability by emphasizing contrast.

[Details]

[Brighter] Increases the brightness. [Darker] Decreases the brightness.

[Custom]

Backlight compensation; brings up details in a dark area.

Create a custom setting. Tap (Brightness).

Contrast Brightness Slider Lower Higher

Tap

(Lower) or (Higher), or tap on the slider.

Tap [Restore] to revert to the previously saved custom settings.

(Settings) to adjust (Contrast) and

Press the

(Back) button when done.

Zooming in

Use the zoom function when you want to temporarily zoom in on part of a page. The viewer shows the zoom bar and viewing position indicator while in zoom mode.

Pinch out to zoom in. Pinch in to zoom out.

To exit zoom mode, press the (Back) button.

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Annotations

Bookmarking a page

You can bookmark a page and take a note so that you will remember what the bookmark is for.

1. Tap the top right corner of the page.

Tip

To search, sort and view all annotations across all books and periodicals, use the [All Notes] application. See Details.

To search annotations for the currently open book/periodical, press the

tap [Notes].

Adding text notes

1. Tap and hold the bookmark.

2. Tap [by Keyboard].

3. Type the notes using the on-screen keyboard.

4. Tap [Save].

The icon appears on the bookmark, indicating that a note is attached.

Adding handwritten notes

1. Tap and hold the bookmark.

2. Tap [by Drawing].

3. Draw with the stylus or your finger on the drawing pad.

To erase, tap (Erase), and then tap the line(s) you want to erase.

4. Tap [Save].

The icon appears on the bookmark, indicating that a note is attached.

Notes on handwriting

While writing, make sure that you are not touching another area on the touchscreen; this could affect the notes that you write with the stylus or your finger. To ensure that your notes are correctly saved, do not handwrite notes too close to the edge of the touchscreen. If you experience difficulties when handwriting or drawing on the Reader:

avoid applying excessive pressure to the touchscreen. try not to handwrite or draw too quickly. this functionality is not designed for very detailed drawings or for writing small characters.

(Menu) button

Editing notes

1. Tap and hold on the bookmark.

The notepad or the drawing pad opens.

2. Tap [Edit]. The on-screen keyboard or the drawing pad opens.

3. Edit the note.

4. Tap [Save].

The notepad or the drawing pad closes, returning to the viewer.

Removing a bookmark

1. Tap the bookmark.

Tip

This will remove the bookmark and any note attached to it. To delete only a note, tap and hold the To delete all bookmarks in the current book/periodical, press the

[Notes]. See Details. To delete annotations across all books and periodicals, use the [All Notes] application. See

Details.

icon and tap [Delete] [Yes].

(Menu) button tap

Highlighting words on a page

You can highlight words and take notes.

1. Tap and hold the first word and drag across to the last word of the section you would like to highlight. The pop-up menu appears.

Pop-up menu

2. Tap [Highlight].

The selected words are now highlighted.

Tip

To search, sort and view all annotations across all books and periodicals, use the [All Notes] application. See Details.

To search annotations for the currently open book/periodical, press the

tap [Notes]. See Details.

Adding text notes or handwritten notes to a highlight

1. Tap and hold a highlighted word.

The pop-up menu appears.

2. Select [Add Note].

3. Select from [by Keyboard] and [by Drawing].

Create a note. For a text note, see Details. For a handwritten note, see Details.

4. Tap [Save].

(Menu) button

To cancel adding notes, tap [Cancel].

The icon appears at the beginning of the highlight, indicating that a note is attached.

Editing notes on a highlight

1. Tap and hold at the beginning of the highlight.

The pop-up menu appears.

2. Tap [Edit Note]. The on-screen keyboard or the drawing pad opens.

3. Edit the note.

4. Tap [Save].

The notepad or the drawing pad closes, returning to the viewer.

Removing highlights

1. Tap and hold at the beginning of the highlight.

The pop-up menu appears.

2. Tap [Remove Highlight].

3. Tap [Yes] when prompted.

Tip

This will remove the highlight and any note attached to it. To delete only a note, tap and hold the To delete all annotations in the current book/periodical, press the

[Notes]. See Details. To delete annotations across all books and periodicals, use the [All Notes] application. See

Details.

icon, tap [Edit Note] [Delete] [Yes].

(Menu) button tap

Handwriting a note on a page

You can use the stylus or your finger and draw directly on a page.

1. Press the (Menu) button.

2. Tap [Handwriting] and use the stylus or your finger to draw a line.

Note

avoid applying excessive pressure to the touchscreen.

try not to handwrite or draw too quickly.

this functionality is not designed for very detailed drawings or for writing small characters.

To delete a drawn line

Tap (Erase) and drag across the drawn line. Press the (Back) button when you are done to continue reading.

Tip

To delete all annotations in the current book/periodical, press the [Notes]. See Details.

To delete annotations across all books and periodicals, use the [All Notes] application. See

Details.

(Menu) button tap

Hiding annotations

You can set the viewer to show or hide the annotations that you have made to the book. This is convenient for when a highlight overlaps with a link.

1. Press the The option items appear.

2. Tap [More].

3. Tap [Settings].

4. Tap [Show Notes].

Check the checkbox to show annotations. Uncheck it to hide annotations.

5. Press the

(Menu) button.

(Back) button when done.

Finding annotations within a book or periodical

You can search and view all annotations (bookmarks/highlights/handwritten notes) in the currently open book or periodical. To search, sort and view all annotations across all books and periodicals, use the [All Notes] application. See Details.

1. Press the The annotations in the book/periodical are listed. Press the

(Menu) button tap [Notes].

(Back) button to return to the book.

Note icons Filter note type Search icon

Headline (the highlighted text, the text note, the beginning text of the bookmarked page, or

the beginning text of the page with the handwritten note) Page number of the note

Press the

2. Tap a note in the list. The page containing the selected note is displayed.

(Back) button to return to the book.

Note icons

Bookmark only

Bookmark with text notes

Bookmark with handwritten notes

Handwritten note on a page

Highlight only

Highlight with text notes

Highlight with handwritten notes

Filtering

1. Tap (Filter) tap one of the annotation types.

Annotations of the type that you select are shown.

Searching for notes via keyword

You can perform a search for all or one of the specific note types. The search target changes depending on the type of annotation that is being searched.

Item type Target

Bookmarks only: The first 100 characters of bookmarked pages are

For [Bookmark] items

For [Handwriting] items

For [Highlight] items

searched. Bookmark text notes: Entire text notes are searched. Bookmark handwritten notes: The first 100 characters of bookmarked pages are searched.

The first 100 characters of pages with handwriting on them are searched.

Highlights only: The highlighted words are searched. Highlight text notes: Entire text notes are searched. Highlight handwritten notes: The highlighted words are searched.

1. Tap

2. Type a search keyword using the on-screen keyboard.

3. Tap

The [Search Results] view is shown.

(Search).

(Search) next to the search box.

The view shows notes that satisfy the search criteria.

Press the (Back) button to return to the [Notes] list.

Note

If you apply a filter before searching, the search will be performed only on the filtered items.

To delete annotations

1. Press the (Menu) button tap [Delete Notes]. See Details.

To delete all annotations

1. Press the (Menu) button tap [Delete Notes] press the (Menu) button tap

[Select All]

[Done] [Yes].

Using (Menu) Items

Press the (Menu) button from the [Notes]/[All Notes] list to select an option.

Option Description

[Delete Notes] Deletes one or more notes from the Reader. See Details.

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The Reader has built-in dictionaries to assist you with looking up the definition of a word on a page. You can choose one of several bilingual dictionaries to use. See Details. Only the dictionaries included on the Reader can be used. New dictionaries cannot be installed or added.

1. Tap and hold a word on a page. The dictionary panel is displayed at the bottom.

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Title of the current dictionary. Tap to change the dictionary. Definition area. Tap to open the dictionary viewer. See Details. Tap to display a list of candidate words. See Details.

2. Tap the definition area. The definition is displayed in the dictionary viewer. To go to the next page, either swipe or press the < or > (Page turn) buttons.

Press the

(Back) button to return to the book page.

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Finding Pages with a Keyword

You can find pages that contain specific words using a keyword search.

1. Tap and hold a word, and tap [Search] in the pop-up menu.

2. A page that includes the keyword for which you searched is displayed.

Tap or to display to the previous/next page that contains the selected keyword.

To cancel, press the

(Back) button.

Tip

You can find the definition of a word and more at the Wikipedia and Google Web sites. Tap and hold a word

application will open to the Wikipedia or Google Web site and search for the word. (A Wi-Fi network connection is necessary. See Details.) To return to the book, press the

button

You can also directly enter the keyword for a search.

1. When viewing a book or periodical, press the (Menu) button tap [More] [Search], and enter the keyword using the on-screen keyboard.

tap [Continue Reading].

tap [Wikipedia] or [Google] on the option menu. The [Browser]

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Changing Book Page Settings

The following settings are available for the current book or periodical issue you are reading.

1. When viewing a book or periodical, press the (Menu) button tap [More] [Settings].

2. Choose from one of the following options.

Option Description

[Show Notes] This is convenient when notes are obscuring your view of the text. See Details. [Info] Information for the book or periodical that is currently open is displayed.

To return to the book/periodical, press the

(Back) button.

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Using (Menu) Items

Below is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button from the book/periodical viewer.

Option Description

[Navigate Page]

[Notes] Displays a list of annotations in the book. See Details. [Font] Changes the font and font size. See Details. [Customize

View] [Adjust View] Adjusts the page mode. See Details. [Handwriting] Allows you to draw on a page. See Details. [More] Displays more option items. [Search] Finds pages with a keyword. See Details. [Orientation] Changes to portrait or landscape mode. See Details. [Settings] Changes book settings. See Details.

Selects a method for navigating through a book. See Details.

Adjusts the page mode (see Details), crops the page margins (see Details) or adjusts the brightness (see Details).

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Opening a Periodical Issue

Newspapers and magazines that you have purchased at Reader Store are downloaded to [Periodicals] on the [Home] screen.

1. Press the The periodicals content list opens.

2. Tap a periodical title. The issues list opens.

3. Tap an issue. The issue opens.

4. Use the navigation bar as you read. See Details.

To browse the periodicals and issue content list, see Details. When viewing the periodicals and issues content lists, you can use option items by pressing the

(Menu) button. See Details.

(Home) button tap [Periodicals].

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Page Navigation

You can add bookmarks and notes to a page in the same manner as books. See Details. For the option items that appear when you press the

Periodicals also feature the navigation bar, which helps redirect you to sections of a periodical.

Navigation items for a section

Previous section Return to the first page Table of Contents Next section

Navigation items for an article

(Menu) button, see Details.

Previous article Return to the first page of the section Table of Contents Next article

Appearance

See Details.

Annotations

See Details.

Using the Dictionary

See Details.

Finding Pages with a Keyword

See Details.

Changing Periodical Page Settings

See Details.

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Deleting a Single Item

You can delete individual items. The following instructions use the [Books] application as an example; this feature is also available in other applications.

1. Press the

2. Tap and hold an item.

The option items appear.

3. Tap [Delete].

4. Tap [Yes] when prompted.

The item is deleted from the Reader.

Note

Depending on the application, it may not be possible to delete certain files. Sony recommends that you create a backup of the contents of the Reader using the Reader

software before deleting an item.

(Home) button tap [Books].

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Deleting Multiple Items at Once

You can delete multiple items at once. This is convenient for clearing up space on the Reader. The following instructions use the [Books] application as an example; this feature is also available in other applications.

1. Press the

2. Press the (Menu) button.

3. Tap [Delete Books].

Boxes appear next to the thumbnails or list entries.

(Home) button tap [Books].

Box Protect icon Selected number of items

4. Tap to check the items to delete. You can press the

5. Tap [Done].

6. Tap [Yes] when prompted.

The selected items are deleted from the Reader.

Note

Depending on the application, it may not be possible to delete certain files. Sony recommends that you create a backup of your files using the Reader software.

(Menu) button tap [Select All] if you wish to delete all items.

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Protecting a Single Item

You can protect an item so that you will not delete it accidentally. The following instructions use the [Books] application as an example; this feature is also available in other applications.

1. Press the

2. Tap and hold an item.

The option items appear.

3. Tap [Protect].

You can remove the protection from the item in the same manner. Tap [Unprotect] in Step 3 above.

Note

This protection feature works only on the Reader. Protected content may still be deleted via your computer.

(Home) button tap [Books].

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Protecting Multiple Items at Once

You can protect one or more items at once. The following instructions use the [Books] application as an example; this feature is also available in other applications.

1. Press the

2. Press the (Menu) button tap [Protect Books].

Boxes appear next to the thumbnails or list entries.

(Home) button tap [Books].

Box Protect icon Selected number of items

3. Tap the box of the item to be protected. Selected items are indicated with a protect icon.

You can press the (Menu) button and tap [Select All] if you wish to protect all items.

4. Tap [Done].

The protect icon appears next to the protected items. You can remove protection in Step 3 above by tapping items with the protect icon.

Note

The protection feature works only on the Reader. Protected content may still be deleted via your computer.

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Creating a Collection

A collection is a custom set of books and other items that you create from items on the Reader. It is a unique and convenient way to organize your items. You can organize and personalize your content by creating collections by subject matter, date, genre or anything that best suits your purpose.

1. Press the

Create a new collection Search by collection name

(Home) button tap [Collections].

2. Tap

3. Enter a collection name using the on-screen keyboard and tap [OK].

4. Select the location to store the collection.

Tip

You can also create and sync collections with the Reader software. For details, refer to the [Help] menu of the Reader software.

A new collection is added to the [Collections] list.

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Adding Items to a Collection

You can add items to existing collections.

From the [Collections] application

1. Press the (Home) button tap [Collections].

2. Tap a collection that you have created.

3. Press the (Menu) button tap [Add Content] [Books] or [Periodicals].

For periodicals, tap the periodical title to view its issues list.

4. Select one or more books or periodical issues from the list. Selected items are indicated with a check.

5. Tap [Done].

From the [Books] and [Periodicals] applications

1. Press the (Home) button tap [Books] or [Periodicals].

For periodicals, tap the periodical title to view its issues list.

2. Press the

3. Tap a collection that you have created that appears in the list.

4. Select one or more books or periodical issues that you wish to add.

Selected items are indicated with a check.

5. Tap [Done].

(Menu) button tap [Add to Collection].

Note

A collection and its items must be stored in the same location. For example, if the book/periodical is stored on the Reader’s internal memory, you may not add items stored on a microSD card to the collection.

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Removing Items from a Collection

You can remove one or more items from a collection that you have created.

1. Press the

press the (Menu) button tap [Remove Content].

You can also tap and hold an item

2. Tap one or more items. Selected items are indicated with a check.

3. Tap [Done].

4. Tap [Yes] when prompted.

The selected item(s) will be removed from the collection.

Note

If you have deleted an item from [Books] or [Periodicals], it will be automatically removed from all of the collections with which it was associated. Removing items from a collection does not delete them from the Reader or their stored locations.

Tip

You can remove all items at once. After completing Step 1 above, press the button

(Home) button tap [Collections] tap a collection that you have created

tap [Remove].

[Select All].

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Renaming a Collection

You can change the name of a collection.

1. Press the

press the (Menu) button tap [Rename Collection].

You can also tap and hold a collection that you have created

2. Enter a new name for the collection using the on-screen keyboard.

3. Tap [OK].

(Home) button tap [Collections] tap a collection that you have created

tap [Rename].

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Deleting a Collection

You can delete a collection that you have created.

1. Press the [Delete Collections].

You can also tap and hold a collection that you have created tap [Delete].

2. Tap the collection to be deleted. Selected items are indicated with a check.

3. Tap [Done].

4. Tap [Yes] when prompted.

The selected item(s) will be removed from the collection.

Note

Deleting a collection does not delete content from the Reader or their stored locations.

(Home) button tap [Collections] press the (Menu) button tap

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Using (Menu) Items

Below is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button from a collection list.

Option Description

[Delete Collections] Deletes collections that you created. See Details.

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Downloading Public Domain Books from Google Books*

* Available in certain countries/regions only.

You can choose from thousands of free public domain books from Google.

Note

You must have a Reader Store account to use Google Books. See Details.

1. Configure Wi-Fi settings of the Reader to access Google Books. See Details.

2. Press the

You will be taken to Google Books. Sign in to Reader Store when prompted.

3. Click the download link for a book. The download will start shortly. You can check the downloading progress in the status bar and by tapping it to display the notification window. See Details.

Navigation of the [Google Books] application is similar to that of the [Reader Store] application. See Details. Once the title has downloaded, it will be stored in the [Books] application.

(Home) button tap [Google Books].

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Borrowing Books from Public Libraries

Many public libraries (available in certain countries/regions only) offer digital library services so that you can borrow books for the Reader with your library card.* You can download them directly to the Reader.

* Using public library services requires a library card. For details, contact your local library.

Locating your public library

1. Configure Wi-Fi settings of the Reader to access your public library. See Details.

2. Press the

Follow the directions on the screen to use public library services.

For using the browser, see Details. For using the browser option items, see Details.

Borrowing books

1. Find what you wish to borrow via the public library Web site.

2. Follow the site instructions and download the book. You can check the downloading progress

in the status bar and by tapping it to display the notification window. See Details. You may be asked to specify the lending period.

Once the title has downloaded, it will be stored in the [Books] application. You can check the loan periods for borrowed books by viewing the icons in the [Books] content list. See Details.

(Home) button tap [Public Library].

Returning books

1. Configure Wi-Fi settings of the Reader to access your public library. See Details.

2. Press the

[Return Books].

3. Tap the book you want to return. A check mark appears next to the selected book. You can select multiple books.

4. Tap [Done] You can check the returning progress in the status bar and by tapping it to display the

notification window. See Details. The selected books are returned.

Note

If you reach the limit for borrowed books, the public library may prevent you from borrowing more until you return some of the books you have borrowed. Some public libraries may allow you to return books early.

(Home) button tap [Books] press the (Menu) button tap

[Yes].

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Browsing the Web

The Reader has a Web browser that enables you to visit Web sites and download files and images directly to it.

1. Make sure that Wi-Fi is set up and turned on.

2. Press the (Home) button tap [Browser].

3. Navigate to a Web site.

Tap (Bookmarks) tap one of the bookmarks. Tap the URL box and type the URL address using the on-screen keyboard, and tap [Go].

4. Browse the Web site.

Press the < (Previous) button to scroll up. Press the > (Next) button to scroll down. Tap and drag to move the view area.

Press the

Note

You must agree to the terms and conditions before using [Browser]. Please read the terms and conditions carefully. When you tap [Accept], [Browser] opens.

Tip

You can press the page of your last read book.

(Back) button to go back to the previous Web page.

(Menu) button tap [Continue Reading] to return to the last read

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Browsing Tools

Zooming in

While in zoom mode, the zoom bar is shown at the bottom-right of the screen.

Pinch out to zoom in. Pinch in to zoom out. Double-tap to fit the page to the window size.

To exit zoom mode, press the

Capturing a screenshot

You can capture the current page as a screenshot.

1. When viewing a Web page, press the (Menu) button tap [More] [Capture Screenshot]

Screenshots are stored in the [Pictures] application. See Details.

[OK].

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Downloads

When you click a download link, the item will be downloaded onto the Reader.* You can view the download history by pressing the [Downloads].

* Only supported file types can be downloaded. For supported file types, see Details.

Downloading a linked file

You can download a file behind a link without opening it in the browser window.

1. Tap and hold the link

2. Tap [Yes] when prompted.

Depending on the Web site, a file may begin downloading once you tap the download icon. The downloaded file can be found in the [Books] application.

tap [Save Link].

Downloading an image

You can download an image displayed in the browser window.

1. Tap and hold the image

2. Tap [Yes] when prompted.

tap [Save Image].

(Menu) button tap [More]

Viewing download progress

You can view items that you are currently downloading or have recently downloaded.

1. When an item is downloading, an icon indicating that the download is in progress appears in the status bar. Tap the status bar to open the notification window. See Details. Items that you are currently downloading are listed under [Ongoing]. Recent items that have been downloaded and recent items which were not downloaded successfully are listed under [Notification].

2. Press the

(Back) button to return to the Web page.

Cancelling a download

You can cancel a download that is currently in progress.

1. When viewing a Web page, press the (Menu) button tap [More] [Downloads]. You can also tap the status bar The download history opens.

2. Tap and hold an item [Cancel Download].

To return to the Web page, press the

tap [Cancel Download], or press the (Menu) button tap

tap the item currently downloading under [Ongoing].

(Back) button.

Opening a downloaded file/image

You can view the files downloaded from a Web site. Downloaded files are stored in [Books],

[Pictures] or [Audio], depending on the file type.

1. When viewing a Web page, press the (Menu) button tap [More] [Downloads]. You can also tap the status bar

2. Tap a downloaded file, or tap and hold an item

The Reader opens the file in the appropriate application. To return to the Web page, press the

tap the item currently downloading under [Notification].

tap [Open].

(Back) button.

Deleting a downloaded file

You can delete downloaded files.

1. When viewing a Web page, press the (Menu) button tap [More] [Downloads].

2. Tap and hold an item

The file is deleted from the Reader. Depending on the file type, files can also be deleted from their respective applications.

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Multiple Windows

Opening a new window

1. When viewing a Web page, press the (Menu) button [More] [Windows]

[New Window]. A maximum of 3 windows can be open at one time. If [New Window] is not displayed, tap [Close] in the Window list.

Opening a link in a new window

Instead of the current window, you can open a link in a new window so that you can keep the current window open.

1. Tap and hold a link The link opens in a new window.

A maximum of 3 windows can be open at one time. After the third window is opened, [Open in New Window] is not displayed.

Changing the browser window in view

When you have more than one browser window open, you can change the window in view.

1. When viewing a Web page, press the (Menu) button tap [More] [Windows].

tap [Open in New Window].

2. Select another browser window.

Closing a browser window

You can close browser windows.

1. When viewing a Web page, press the (Menu) button tap [More] [Windows].

2. Tap [Close].

The window is closed.

Note

If there is only one browser window open and you tap [Close], the browser home page is automatically opened.

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Bookmarks and History

Bookmarking a Web site

You can bookmark your favorite Web sites so that you can return to them quickly.

1. Visit the Web site that you wish to bookmark.

2. Add the current site to the bookmarks by doing one of the following:

Tap next to the URL box tap [Add bookmark...]. Press the

3. Optionally, edit the bookmark name by tapping the text input area under [Name] and using the on-screen keyboard. See Details.

4. Tap [OK].

The current Web page is now added to the bookmark list.

Opening a bookmarked Web site

You can quickly return to your favorite Web sites using bookmarks.

1. When viewing a Web page, tap The bookmark list opens.

2. Tap the bookmark to open it.

(Menu) button tap [More] [Add Bookmark].

next to the URL box.

Editing a bookmark

You can change a bookmark name or the address (URL) if necessary.

1. When viewing a Web page, tap The bookmark list opens.

2. Tap and hold the bookmark that you wish to edit

3. Edit the bookmark name/location by tapping the text input area under [Name]/[Location] and

using the on-screen keyboard.

4. Tap [OK].

To return to the Web page you were browsing, press the

next to the URL box.

tap [Edit Bookmark].

(Back) button.

Deleting bookmarks

You can remove bookmarks from the bookmark list to keep only the ones you need.

1. When viewing a Web page, tap The bookmark list opens.

2. Tap and hold the bookmark that you wish to remove from the list

3. Tap [OK] when prompted.

The bookmark is removed from the list.

To return to the Web page you were browsing, press the

next to the URL box.

tap [Delete Bookmark].

(Back) button.

Opening a previously visited Web site

You can view a list of Web sites that you have previously visited.

1. When viewing a Web page, tap

2. Tap [History].

A list of sites that you have previously visited opens.

3. Tap an item to open it in the browser.

next to the URL box.

Deleting browsing history items

You can remove entries from the browsing history.

1. When viewing a Web page, tap

2. Tap [History].

A list of sites that you have previously visited opens.

3. Tap and hold the entry that you wish to remove from the list

4. Press the

Tip

You can delete all browsing history items by pressing the (Menu) button tapping [Clear History] in Step 2.

(Back) button to return to the Web page you were browsing.

next to the URL box.

tap [Remove from History].

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Browser Settings

You can change the following browser settings to your preference. When viewing a Web page, press the

Setting Description

[Default Zoom] The default zoom ratio. Set to “Medium” by default. [Open Pages in

Overview]

[Text Encoding]

[Block Pop-up Windows]

[Load Images] Loads images on a Web page. Enabled by default. [Auto-fit Pages] Formats Web pages to the window size. Enabled by default. [Enable

JavaScript] [Set Home Page]

[Page Information] Displays the details of a Web page. [Clear Cache] Empties the cache. [Clear History] Deletes the browsing history. [Accept cookies] Accepts cookies from Web sites. Enabled by default. [Clear All Cookie

Data] [Remember Form

Data] [Clear Form Data] Empties the search and form history. [Remember

Passwords] [Clear Passwords] Deletes the passwords saved by the browser. [Reset to Default] Restores the default settings, and deletes all browser data. [Legal Information] Displays the terms and conditions of use of the browser.

(Menu) button and tap [More] [Settings] to change the settings.

Opens the page scaled to the window size. Enabled by default.

Set to “Unicode (UTF-8)” by default. The browser supports the following encodings:

Latin-1 (ISO-8859-1) Unicode (UTF-8)

Blocks pop-up windows. Enabled by default.

Enables JavaScript. Enabled by default.

Sets the default Web page to display. You can set the currently opened Web page as your home page.

Removes all cookies.

Allows the browser to remember the form history. Enabled by default.

Allows the browser to remember some entered passwords. Enabled by default.

To return to the Web page you were browsing, press the

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Using (Menu) Items

Below is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button from a browser window.

Option Description

[Browse Home] Displays the home page. See Details. [Refresh] Updates the content displayed on the Web page. [Forward] Advances to a previously viewed page. [Orientation] Changes to portrait or landscape mode. [Continue

Reading] [More] Displays more option items. [Windows] Opens the window list. See Details. [Add Bookmark] Allows you to bookmark a Web page. See Details. [Capture

Screenshot] [Downloads] Opens the download history. See Details. [Settings] Changes browser settings. See Details.

Closes the [Browser] application and returns to the last read page of your last read book.

Captures a screenshot of the current Web page. See Details.

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Purchased Content

You can view and download content that you have purchased from Reader Store.

1. Configure Wi-Fi settings of the Reader to access Reader Store. See Details.

2. Press the

Sign in with your Reader Store e-mail address and password if prompted. Follow Reader Store instructions to view and download your purchased content.

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Finding Annotations Across All Books and Periodicals

You can use [All Notes] to find annotations across all books and periodicals. The application stores all annotations including bookmarks, highlights and drawings that you have added on pages. Tap an item in the list to jump to the page on which that annotation is located.

1. Press the

(Home) button tap [All Notes].

Note icons Details Filter note type Details Sort icon; sort by date, title or file name Search icon Details Headline (the highlighted text, the text note, the beginning text of the bookmarked page, or

the beginning text of the page with the handwritten note) Annotation creation date, book/periodical title, page number

2. Tap a note in the list. The page containing the selected note is displayed.

To return to [All Notes], press the To delete annotations, see Details.

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